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Posted 7/16/2007 10:03 AM
KERR

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Champion wiches, $399...

I saw this last night at tractor supply. 8500lb champion winchs for $399.00 I ask the girl if that price was correct and she said they may be cheaper now ill have to check... The winch its self looks exactley like a milemarker..

Anyway just thought i post it up if anyone is in the market for a winch.

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Posted 7/16/2007 3:00 PM
hipine



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RE: Champion wiches, $399...

KERR - 7/16/2007 8:03 AM ....The winch its self looks exactley like a milemarker....

Well, at least I found out why that's true....

http://www.cnwinch.com/winch_strap.htm

Can't argue with a company that "...win[s] the deep love..." of it's clients!

I see links on Google where Costco carrys them too.

-Dave G.



Edited by hipine 7/16/2007 3:01 PM
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Posted 7/16/2007 3:05 PM
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RE: Champion wiches, $399...

Fwiw, a friend of mine picked one up at Costco for 350.00. Mounted it on his Jeep and has never been happier. He just used it, the winch, and handled the demands he subjected. If I had a need Iwould consider...especially for the price. I have had winches before on other vehicles and it seemed like it was there for everyone else to use and for others to offtroad a bit carelessly knowing they had "Mike and his Winch" behind them.

Here is a review:
http://www.island4x4.com/4x4tech/product_review/champion_winch/inde...

Mike
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Posted 7/16/2007 4:09 PM
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RE: Champion wiches, $399...

Has anyone seen the mounting setup? Is a winch bumper or lead required?
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Posted 7/16/2007 4:11 PM
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Re: Champion wiches, $399...

i bought one of there winches a long time ago from tractor supply.. It was cheap $80.00 for a 3000 lb one. I didnt do any research on it or anything... Figured if it works its worth $80.00.... The plans are to mount it on the car trailer... but we are lazy and havent done it. You never can find people to push when your car is broken..
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Posted 7/16/2007 4:18 PM
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KERR - 7/16/2007 1:11 PM

You never can find people to push when your car is broken..


In the desert, there is always a blonde, tanning somewhere, and always eager to lend a helping hand.
Mike



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Posted 7/16/2007 4:31 PM
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Re: Champion wiches, $399...

DesertStar - 7/16/2007 4:18 PM

KERR - 7/16/2007 1:11 PM

You never can find people to push when your car is broken..


In the desert, there is always a blonde, tanning somewhere, and always eager to lend a helping hand.
Mike


A wench beats a winch hands down (or hands anywhere for that matter) any day of the week.
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Posted 7/16/2007 6:14 PM
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RE: Champion wiches, $399...

Phil - 7/16/2007 4:09 PM

Has anyone seen the mounting setup? Is a winch bumper or lead required?

They use to sell them in Costco, $CAD 399. They came with mounting plate for 2" hitch receiver, wires and Anderson plug (quick conector), so you dont need anything else. Pretty much good looking setup but never forget where they are coming from. IMHO I would not rely on this one, thats why paid twice more for Warn 9000 and still happy with it.
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Posted 7/16/2007 9:19 PM
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Re: Champion wiches, $399...

DesertStar - 7/16/2007 4:18 PM

KERR - 7/16/2007 1:11 PM

You never can find people to push when your car is broken..


In the desert, there is always a blonde, tanning somewhere, and always eager to lend a helping hand.
Mike


That's it. I'm moving to Nevada.
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Posted 7/16/2007 9:29 PM
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Re: Champion wiches, $399...

right behind you....
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Posted 7/16/2007 9:32 PM
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spots350sl - 7/16/2007 9:29 PM

right behind you....
me is coming too, where is the check point
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Posted 7/16/2007 11:54 PM
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Phil - 7/16/2007 1:09 PM

Has anyone seen the mounting setup? Is a winch bumper or lead required?


Phil, talked with my friend, he says the winch bolts are same as Warn mounting with the exception of roller fairlead mount. He paid 329.00 USD at Costco and has used 3 times without it ever getting hot.
I am not endorsing, just providing real world experience.
As to whether Warn is better or not, who knows. I do know Warn labels a towing strap but have no idea if "that" strap is better than a private label strap from some other lesser known company.

Mike
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Posted 7/16/2007 11:56 PM
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Re: Champion wiches, $399...

DUTCH - 7/16/2007 1:31 PM

DesertStar - 7/16/2007 4:18 PM

KERR - 7/16/2007 1:11 PM

You never can find people to push when your car is broken..


In the desert, there is always a blonde, tanning somewhere, and always eager to lend a helping hand.
Mike


A wench beats a winch hands down (or hands anywhere for that matter) any day of the week.


I have told "sis" to watch out for "snakes"....especially when barefoot.
Mike
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Posted 7/17/2007 12:08 AM
Jonathan Joseph
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RE: Champion wiches, $399...

Someone should tell that girl if she hung out with a guy with a G instead of an H3, she might not have to work so hard!

Jonathan
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Posted 7/17/2007 3:06 AM
G wizz
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Re: Champion wiches, $399...

I would leave the champion well alone, go for a "come-up" much better for a little extra cash
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